Apple introduces public beta software version of Boot Camp.Worldwide Computer Products News-6 April 2006-Apple introduces public beta software Noun 1. beta software - software that has not yet been released but has received an alpha test and still has more bugs than a regular release; "beta software is usually available only to particular users who will test it" version of Boot Camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment. (C)1995-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability http://www.m2.com Boot Camp, a public beta application which enables Intel-based Apple Mac computers to run Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. , has been introduced by computer company Apple, simplifying Windows installation on an Intel-based Mac. According to Apple, Boot Camp enables users with a Microsoft Windows XP installation disc to install Windows XP on an Intel-based Mac and restart their computer to run Mac OS X or Windows XP following installation. Apple will include the final version of Boot Camp as a feature in 'Leopard', the forthcoming Mac OS X version 10.5, to be previewed in August. Boot Camp provides a graphical step-by-step assistant application to create a second partition on the hard drive for Windows, burn a CD with the Windows drivers required and install Windows from a Windows XP installation CD. Boot Camp installation requires an Intel-based Mac, Mac OS X version 10.4.6 or later, 10GB+ of free space, the most recent firmware update and a single-disc version of Windows XP Home Edition/Professional with Service Pack 2 or later. Boot Camp is available as a download from www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp on a trial basis for a limited period of time. Apple confirmed it has no intention of selling or supporting Windows. ((Comments on this story may be sent to info@m2.com)) |
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